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History of Western Art in Comics Part Two
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019232
ISBN
9780823446483
Grade 5-AD
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Description
The second volume traces the links between the principal artistic movements and artists in the West from the Renaissance to modern times. It is primarily devoted to the visual arts of painting and sculpture, but also to installations and street art. A timeline of the Renaissance and the Modern Era (1492 – 1798) and a timeline of the Classical and Modern Periods (1759 – 1989) are included. Some of the samples of the great artists discussed are: The Last Supper, Portrait of Baldassare Castiglioine, Moses, The Tempest, Portrait of the Artist Holding a Thistle, The Garden of Earthly Delights, The Judgement, Las Meninas, Apollo and Daphne, David with the Head of Goliath, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Self-Portrait as the Apostle Paul, Portrait of Louis-Francois Bertin, Pilgrimage to the Isle of Cythera, The Parasol, The Raft of the Medusa, The Balcony, The Thinker, Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, Mont Sainte-Victoire, Self-Portrait, Composition VII, Composition in Red, Yellow, Blue, and Black.
Publisher's Description of History of Western Art in Comics Part Two
Two kids and their grandpa continue their
adventurous guided exploration of art, civilization, and how they
interacted and evolved to become something entirely new. Continuing with
the Renaissance and iconic works such as The Last Supper
, the Mona Lisa
, and the Sistine Chapel
, the book winds its way through to the work of Vincent van Gogh, the surrealist movement, to Jackson Pollock, and more.
Written by a tour guide for museums and historic landmarks, the text is designed to entertain (with many funny asides and jokes) as it informs. The illustrations accurately portray the art and the artists described, with flavor and humor added to keep readers turning the page. Reproductions of the featured artworks and information about each piece are included in the back, along with a glossary of terms.
, the Mona Lisa
, and the Sistine Chapel
, the book winds its way through to the work of Vincent van Gogh, the surrealist movement, to Jackson Pollock, and more.
Written by a tour guide for museums and historic landmarks, the text is designed to entertain (with many funny asides and jokes) as it informs. The illustrations accurately portray the art and the artists described, with flavor and humor added to keep readers turning the page. Reproductions of the featured artworks and information about each piece are included in the back, along with a glossary of terms.
Category Description for History Of Western Art In Comics
What is art? Where did it come from? What techniques have been used? In this cartoon graphic novel, two kids and a grandpa take a tour and discover the astonishing history of art through the life and work of the great artists of Western civilization. The first volume traces the main links between artistic movement in the West from prehistory to the Renaissance. The second volume covers the Renaissance to the early twenty-first century. They are primarily devoted to visual arts of painting and sculpture. The text is designed to entertain as it informs. A sample of works by some of the great artists discussed are included in the back of the book. Please note that this is a cartoon representation of art, including some nudes. 96 pgs, pb.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holiday House |
| Grades: | 5-AD |
| ISBN: | 9780823446483 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |
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